Why do humans wonder so deeply about the nature and purpose of the world? And what does this tell us about what it means to be human? In this episode, Sean and Scott interview Oxford professor Alister McGrath about his latest book. McGrath makes a powerful case that naturalism is insufficient to account for the universal human sense of wonder and that this feature of the world points us to Christianity. Show notes, including a full transcript, are available at: biola.edu/thinkbiblically
Jon Steingard is the former lead singer for the Christian rock band Hawk Nelson. Not long ago, he announced that he no longer considers himself a Christian. In this episode, we are featuring a conversation between Jon and Sean McDowell about faith, doubt, and evidence for the Christian faith, which first aired on the Unbelievable? radio show in the U.K. If you enjoy this episode, check out the follow up conversation with Sean and Jon on Sean's YouTube channel Show notes, including a full transcript, are available at: biola.edu/thinkbiblically
Why should Christians care about euthanasia and physician assisted suicide? And how did we get to the place we are today in which "death with dignity" is considered increasingly acceptable? In this episode, Sean interviews historian Richard Weikart on these questions and more. Professor Weikart describes some of they key ideas that gave rise to the euthanasia movement and explains how the debate about euthanasia is part of a larger conflict between competing ideas. Show notes, including a full transcript, are available at: biola.edu/thinkbiblically
Managing the end of life is challenging both for patients/families, and also for physicians. Join us as Scott interviews Dr. Ryan Nash, who has dealt with thousands of patients and families at the end of life as he shares his expertise on end of life care and assisted suicide. Show notes, including a full transcript, are available at: biola.edu/thinkbiblically
One of the church’s most respected theologians, Dr. Wayne Grudem, has re-thought the Bible’s teaching on divorce and remarriage, and has helpful insight for pastors, counselors and those who have been touched by divorce. Join Scott for this stimulating discussion of the Bible’s teaching on divorce and remarriage. Show notes, including a full transcript, are available at: biola.edu/thinkbiblically
The evidence for the existence of the soul is stronger than many people think. In this episode, Sean interviews JP Moreland about the nature of the soul, how we know the soul is real, and why it matters. This is a bonus episode from the YouTube channel that Sean hosts in partnership with the Talbot Apologetics program. We take live questions from the viewing audience. Show notes, including a full transcript, are available at: biola.edu/thinkbiblically
Eschatology, or the doctrine of the end times, often is portrayed largely speculation, based on difficult to interpret biblical texts and subject to widespread disagreement among theological scholars. Join us for Scott and Sean’s interview with Talbot professor Dr. Mark Saucy, as he explains why eschatology is important, and why a particular view of eschatology is significant for the follower of Jesus. Show notes, including a full transcript, are available at: biola.edu/thinkbiblically
With religious freedom under assault around the world and increasingly in the United States, it’s critical to go back to the American founding and hear from the founding fathers about how they viewed religious freedom, and why they enshrined it in the first amendment to the Constitution. Join us for this conversation with noted scholar Dr. Daniel Dreisbach about the religious beliefs of the founders and their views of religious freedom. Show notes, including a full transcript, are available at: biola.edu/thinkbiblically
Sean recently had a radio debate with a popular YouTuber on the question of whether the apostles died as martyrs. Do we have good historical sources for their fates? How does the evidence support the larger case for the resurrection of Jesus? This is a lively but respectful discussion about the founders of the Christian faith. This is a bonus episode that aired first on Unbelievable? at Premier Christian Radio. Justin Brierley, the host of Unbelievable? was also a recent guest on the Think Biblically Podcast. Check out this episode, in case you missed it. Show notes, including a full transcript, are available at: biola.edu/thinkbiblically